Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Reposted by JR Mayer

John Cluverius @johncluverius.bsky.social · 2d

Everyone especially Democrats who are scared or dare I say cowardly to talk about trans issues should read this.

Katelyn Boo-urns @katelynburns.com · 3d

I wrote a little about some of the little details you might have missed in this video and why it hit me so hard as a trans person this morning:

www.burnsnotice.com/you-have-to-...

4 22 87

Reposted by JR Mayer

Pat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social · 2d

Good morning!

The government shutdown is 100% on the GOP

7 60 190

Reposted by JR Mayer

Scott Alspach @salspach.bsky.social · 2d

Bruce Harrell is so out of touch with this and has no actual plan to make life better for ordinary people in Seattle.

www.bet.com/article/n9fz...

1 20 92

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 3d

I love this addition as well. Just wish they had done a drawing of a plane for folks who may not speak English...

3

Reposted by JR Mayer

McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 3d

"A giant military parade is just a fun, wholesome way to celebrate the birthday of America’s commander in chief. Claim otherwise, and we’ll be forced to send the National Guard to your city until you wise up."

We Are Not Fascists, and If You Call Us Fascists, We Will Arrest You

President Trump had another successful week of what is already the greatest presidency of all time, and yet, the woke leftist mob continues to deli...

buff.ly

5 49 200

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 3d

Ok now I have hope for ST3!

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 3d

Now I finally understand the "Seattle Process" - it's just extra innings!

2 5 18

Reposted by JR Mayer

Dookie Lazer @dookielazer.bsky.social · 4d

See, this is the problem: all over the world, the bad guys are doubling down, while the good guys (or even the neutral guys) are backing away. What Ubisoft SHOULD have said is that in the next game you’re an immigrant running from ICE, and go on a mission to destroy the whole racist administration.

1 3 32

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 5d

I notice the opposite (mostly) on the bus. People often move to help others get in or out, partially out of self-interest (the faster you board or get off, the faster we all get there). There's a shared interest whereas in cars it's often a zero-sum game (If I cut you off I win).

7

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 6d

Former mayor Greg Nickels dropped out of UW to "pursue his passion in politics." Has Harrell told him yet that it makes him an untrustworthy quitter, unfit to be the mayor? I think he failed to mention that when they dedicated the waterfront park together.

1

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 7d

I think the key point is his job performance. But it's also ironic that Harrell is the one saying that Wilson lacks experience running something as large as Seattle, while he and previous candidates for mayor have also lacked such experience. By his standard, he should never have been elected!

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 7d

Before he took office, Harrell didn't have experience running anything this size either. And once he did take office: I think he blew the renewal of the police contract (big raises, little accountability), failed to make real progress on homelessness, and did nothing to fix vacant storefronts.

1

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 8d

People who had actually worked in civil service in office (wonder why that almost never happens?). But without ranked choice voting, it's him or her. I'll take the person with less experience, but more energy inspiration, over someone who's done the job badly (and claims better isn't possible).

1

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 8d

Greg Nickels had some legislative, but no management experience (and like Katie, no college degree). Durkan had never been anything but a lawyer managing lawyers (which I think creates a particular blindness). As a former Federal and current local government worker, I would love to see more...

1

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 8d

I was engaged in a similar debate by a Harrell supporter on the Columbia City FB page. If you look at the management experience of the last 4 mayors: there's quite a variety. Ed Murray had managed a small nonprofit. Mike McGinn was also from the nonprofit sector, similar to Katie...

2

Reposted by JR Mayer

Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 9d

They’re using American tax dollars to fund infrastructure in Argentina because that’s where they’re all going to flee when we kick them out of office

Ryan Grim @ryangrim.bsky.social · 12d

After announcing a $20 billion bailout of Argentina, the White House now says it's pausing $18 billion in funding for NYC infrastructure projects

Russ Vought would love nothing more than to tear this country down to its studs

670 4.2K 14K

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 9d

If you can't find a place to borrow this place has used equipment for a suggested donation. Have to schlep to Edmonds though...http://www.mshh-donorcloset.com/

1 2

Reposted by JR Mayer

McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 11d

"Our nation is incredibly divided right now, and the last thing we need is someone standing up and further dividing us with statements based on facts."

It’s Extremely Divisive of You to Tell the Truth

Our nation is incredibly divided right now, and the last thing we need is someone standing up and further dividing us with statements based in fact...

buff.ly

5 92 360

Reposted by JR Mayer

Tiffany Babb @explodingarrow.bsky.social · 12d

If you have two minutes free right now, call Netflix and leave a comment in support of this programming and ask them to stand up for their shows against political pressure.

Phone number is 1-866-952-4456, and I waited less than a minute before a human picked up.

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 12d

1. Led by Elon Musk, the far-right has exploded in a campaign to get Netflix to remove shows with queer and trans characters.

If Netflix capitulates to their demands, an already strained market for LGBTQ+ animators might become even more dire.

Subscribe to support our journalism.

Elon Musk Leads Campaign To Force Netflix To Remove Shows With Trans Characters

Musk's posts have been seen by tens of millions of users, and many conservatives are now attempting to force Netflix into a removal of LGBTQ+ content.

www.erininthemorning.com

38 2.4K 2.7K

Reposted by JR Mayer

Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 12d

I wrote this piece about 7th anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

On the costs of speaking the truth in today's world.

And how Jamal's memory still stalks Saudi Arabia--- and the Washington Post.

open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...

Jamal Khashoggi, the Washington Post, and the Cost of Speaking Out

As Saudi Arabia hosts comedians and courts gamers, the silenced voice of Jamal Khashoggi still echoes.

open.substack.com

24 500 1.4K

Reposted by JR Mayer

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 13d

I was sent this by a Georgian this morning. 2025 premiums vs 2026 premiums for someone making $65k a year.

Republicans in Washington did this.

This is what I'm fighting to stop. This is what’s at stake in this shutdown fight.

180 2.7K 6K

Reposted by JR Mayer

Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck @councilmember-amr.bsky.social · 12d

I was just as shocked with the news about the route 2 bus only lane as you. We are working on it. We need to prioritize pedestrian safety and not go backwards on our transit investments.

25 85 480

Reposted by JR Mayer

Eel-AIEEEE @elindur.at.app.wafrn.net · 14d

Racialized ableism is vicious, and it's on full display here. Go sign the petition and support him, he needs our help. He's our brother in disability, and if we don't stand for all of us, we stand for /nothing/.

Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 14d

Rodney Taylor was days away from receiving new prosthetic legs when ICE grabbed him.

He’s been detained for more than 8 months.

They won’t allow him to get his new legs & put him in solitary confinement.

He needs the disability community’s help!

His petition just hit 3,000… keep it going!

Help Rodney Taylor, a Disabled Double Amputee Being Held by ICE

Rodney has been in the country more than 40 years. He's in solitary confinement in Georgia, being denied disability accommodations and having his medical needs ignored. He must be released.

www.disabledginger.com

2 27 49

JR Mayer @jrmayer.bsky.social · 15d

When I was in the Federal Highway Administration, we almost never had a full year's budget to start. We'd get a small %, in a continuing resolution, then we'd suddenly get a lot to spend in a few months when they finally agreed. Congressional dysfunction makes it hard for agencies to work well.

4

Reposted by JR Mayer

Bill Leibenguth @bill-leibenguth.bsky.social · 17d

4 21 120